Category: Lifestyle

Last week, the popular steak chain announced the shock news that it would be closing the doors to its site on New Market immediately.  Although Tomahawk had been in the town since 2023, it was shut for a year and a half from January 2024 due to ceiling damage in the main dining area.  Now,…

We were visiting on a bitterly cold morning over New Year – so cold that the ducks on the famous duckpond only had a small circle of water beneath the fountain that was ice-free and swimmable. We’d gone in search of the grave of John Walker, the local man who 200 years ago invented the…

The UK supermarket giant has recalled its own-branded Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey and Rosemary Glaze. The product has a pack size of 400g and a use-by date of January 21, 2026. The recall is due to the lamb containing milk, which is not mentioned on the label, meaning it is a possible…

Hide, in Heaton, Newcastle, announced the closure “with a heavy heart,” on social media. The restaurant opened in October 2024 and quickly gained praise for its “intricate, ambitious creations with a playful streak,” which earned it a place in the Michelin Guide. Announcing the closure on social media, the restaurant posted: “It is with much…

Beedle’s Chippy in Bishop Auckland was revealed among the best 50 takeaways in the UK at the Fry Awards 2026. The awards, now in its 14th year, also celebrated the 10 best fish and chip restaurants of the year, including Trenchers Spanish City in Whitley Bay. All the chippy champions were secretly assessed by mystery…

Based on thousands of first-hand customer reviews, diners consistently praise tender meats, crisp roast potatoes, rich homemade gravy and generous portions, all served in relaxed, often characterful surroundings. From historic market towns to rural village pubs, these are the County Durham Sunday roasts customers say are well worth planning your weekend around. The Joiners Arms,…

Mary’s Sandwich Shop in Sandsend near Whitby was once just a horsebox on the beach, but in the last few years, this foodie spot has taken off on another level. It focuses on handcrafted sandwiches, LA-style smashburgers, and of course, stunning sea views of the coastal village, which was recently hailed for having one of…

Zest Italian, at 86a High Street, Carrville, is the subject of a request to Durham County Council for a premises licence submitted by Maradona Ltd. If approved, the licence would permit the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises between 10am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday. Maradona Ltd is listed as the applicant on…

Jo Coates will this year celebrate five years of My Brow Expert – and to mark the anniversary, she launched a brand new salon on Horse Market in Barnard Castle yesterday (Thursday, January 8). After starting off in a small studio space on Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, in 2021, the 42-year-old made the move to Grange…

The Punch Bowl Inn in Marton cum Grafton is described as “rich in atmosphere, with exposed beams, open fires and a series of intimate rooms that lend themselves naturally to relaxed but refined dining”, according to a listing by Everard Cole. Situated on Grafton Lane, the pub has played a longstanding role in village life….